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Bamboozle · 04-04-2009, 07:06 PM

Things have been bad lately.

I feel like I'm hanging on...barely.

What I wouldn't give to feel like I have a normal mind again...to be free of anxiety and depression. My mind used to feel normal (what normal means to me).

It's been a long time...far too long.

I can't function now...can't work.

I'm still sober...I haven't given in. I have to wait until Monday morning to see a doctor.

I hope I'm well enough to go to work then.

liveweyerd · 04-04-2009, 07:13 PM

((((((((Bam)))))))))

HI!

It will probably take awhile for your system to level out from discontinuing the alcohol, then hopefully you will to establish a baseline with a Dr's help for treatment.
I have been keeping up with your story.
I hate that you are going through this, but it sounds like you have been doing all the right things...kitting the drinking, getting medical assistance etc.
I hope you soon feel great!

Bamboozle · 04-04-2009, 07:14 PM

Thanks, live. I'm trying really hard to keep occupied so my thoughts don't consume me.

***Freedom1990*** · 04-04-2009, 07:22 PM

I know how frustrating that is, Bam. I've been like a salmon swimming upstream since I had hernia surgery early January that turned out to be major surgery, and right before spring semester started for college. This is just my second semester, and all online. I was at a disadvantage from the start, still can't focus, I get frustrated, very fatigued, and far from feeling 'normal'. My grades suck! Fortunately I've been in therapy since late 2007 when my depression started to really kick in, so at least that's been in place, though I'm not sure how much help it is right now.

I'll be keeping you in my prayers. :ghug :ghug

Bamboozle · 04-04-2009, 07:24 PM

Thanks, Freedom. I'm feeling a little impatient right now...I have to keep reminding myself there's sure to be more bumps along the way and I have to give this a chance to work.

liveweyerd · 04-04-2009, 07:33 PM

I've been too nutz lately....so I do the same thing...read SR to occupy myself.
(((((((hugs)))))))))))))

Toomutch · 04-04-2009, 07:46 PM

adore79 · 04-05-2009, 01:53 PM

((((((Bam))))))

Isaiah · 04-06-2009, 09:04 AM

We're just like the seasons, Bam. We go in and out. It's a bitter consolation, but things will get better. I'm getting sick of waiting too, but take care.

Your well-being is in my thoughts, mate.

deerwalk · 04-06-2009, 11:32 AM

Hi Bam, I'm sorry to hear that you are in such a tough spot. I will be thinking of you and hoping that brighter days are ahead for you.

04-04-2009, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bamboozle Watch out...it'll fool ya! Duck Hunt 2 Champion! Alien Rescue Champion! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Underwater Posts: 3,471 Blog Entries: 12	Normal--It's Important to Me Things have been bad lately. I feel like I'm hanging on...barely. What I wouldn't give to feel like I have a normal mind again...to be free of anxiety and depression. My mind used to feel normal (what normal means to me). It's been a long time...far too long. I can't function now...can't work. I'm still sober...I haven't given in. I have to wait until Monday morning to see a doctor. I hope I'm well enough to go to work then. __________________ A strange game. The only winning move is not to play.

04-04-2009, 07:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8,275 Blog Entries: 5	((((((((Bam))))))))) HI! It will probably take awhile for your system to level out from discontinuing the alcohol, then hopefully you will to establish a baseline with a Dr's help for treatment. I have been keeping up with your story. I hate that you are going through this, but it sounds like you have been doing all the right things...kitting the drinking, getting medical assistance etc. I hope you soon feel great! __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

04-04-2009, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bamboozle Watch out...it'll fool ya! Duck Hunt 2 Champion! Alien Rescue Champion! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Underwater Posts: 3,471 Blog Entries: 12	Thanks, live. I'm trying really hard to keep occupied so my thoughts don't consume me. __________________ A strange game. The only winning move is not to play.

04-04-2009, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Freedom1990* College Student Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 4,931	I know how frustrating that is, Bam. I've been like a salmon swimming upstream since I had hernia surgery early January that turned out to be major surgery, and right before spring semester started for college. This is just my second semester, and all online. I was at a disadvantage from the start, still can't focus, I get frustrated, very fatigued, and far from feeling 'normal'. My grades suck! Fortunately I've been in therapy since late 2007 when my depression started to really kick in, so at least that's been in place, though I'm not sure how much help it is right now. I'll be keeping you in my prayers. :ghug :ghug __________________ DeVon & the Zoo Crew

04-04-2009, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bamboozle Watch out...it'll fool ya! Duck Hunt 2 Champion! Alien Rescue Champion! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Underwater Posts: 3,471 Blog Entries: 12	Thanks, Freedom. I'm feeling a little impatient right now...I have to keep reminding myself there's sure to be more bumps along the way and I have to give this a chance to work. __________________ A strange game. The only winning move is not to play.

04-04-2009, 07:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
liveweyerd Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8,275 Blog Entries: 5	I've been too nutz lately....so I do the same thing...read SR to occupy myself. (((((((hugs))))))))))))) __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

04-04-2009, 07:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Toomutch with a new light in my eyes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Littleton, Co. Posts: 3,125	__________________ The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

04-05-2009, 01:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
adore79 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WA, USA Posts: 2,503 Blog Entries: 42	((((((Bam))))))

04-06-2009, 09:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Isaiah Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 2	We're just like the seasons, Bam. We go in and out. It's a bitter consolation, but things will get better. I'm getting sick of waiting too, but take care. Your well-being is in my thoughts, mate.

04-06-2009, 11:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
deerwalk Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 820	Hi Bam, I'm sorry to hear that you are in such a tough spot. I will be thinking of you and hoping that brighter days are ahead for you.

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